SMS for Friday 3 JUNE 2009 (The Namibian)
* THE Namibian reported that Russian PM Vladimir Putin cut a meeting short to take those present to a supermarket where he told the store managers to reduce their prices. This is the kind of approach needed for our retailers and agronomic industry (or food producers).

Michael Jackson Music Sales Surge Could Last For Months (Billboard)
In the days following Michael Jackson's June 25 death, fans flocked to record stores and digital music outlets to purchase one last memory. And merchants say they expect the Jackson sales surge to last for weeks—maybe even months.

Self-Publish Your Book: Guide To The Best Self-Publishing Services (MasterNewMedia.org)
When working with a traditional book publisher , you, the book author, give up a large degree of editorial control, and many times you have little to no input into the design and layout of your book, its distribution, and its marketing approach. Self-publishing allows you, the writer and author of a new book, to publish, print and distribute at a very low cost physical books on your own, ...

Is this the future bookstore? (Boston Globe)
The Northshire Bookstore, in quaint Manchester Center, Vt., has all the classic trappings: exposed beams, wood tables stacked with hardcover bestsellers, comfortable leather chairs nestled into alcoves.

Report abuse! (Daily Nation)
Published on: 6/26/2009. THE GOVERNMENT OF GUYANA is requesting Guyanese nationals living in Barbados to report any ill-treatment to their honorary consul Norman Faria.